Homer History: Brian Johnson's unlikely blast in a pennant race In our Homer History series, writers re-tell the stories of memorable home runs from their perspective. In this installment, Yahoo Sports college basketball writer Jeff Eisenberg discusses Brian Johnson's unlikely home run that came during the Giants pennant race. When the San Francisco Giants traded for catcher Brian Johnson … [Read more...]
27 fearless spring training predictions as pitchers and catchers report – FOXSports.com
27 fearless spring training predictions as pitchers and catchers report - FOXSports.com 27 fearless spring training predictions as pitchers and catchers report | FOX Sports ● Every injured player is ahead of schedule, and 84 percent of all players are in the best shape of their careers. Well, at last until there are injury setbacks, revised timetables and those hamstring strains/groin … [Read more...]
Fayed posts fastest time in World Cup downhill training run (The Associated Press)
Fayed posts fastest time in World Cup downhill training run (The Associated Press) CHAMONIX, France (AP) -- French skier Guillermo Fayed narrowly posted the fastest time in a World Cup downhill training run Wednesday. … [Read more...]
McIlroy flexes muscles in response to Chamblee’s gym criticism
McIlroy flexes muscles in response to Chamblee's gym criticism Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee is not much of an advocate of pro golfers hitting the gym hard. He routinely has criticized Tiger Woods for the time he spent bulking up, and he's also suggested four-time major winner Rory McIlroy is making the same mistake by committing to so much weight training. On a media conference … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods Foundation could become big part of PGA Tour L.A. stop
Tiger Woods Foundation could become big part of PGA Tour L.A. stop Tiger Woods hasn't played at the PGA Tour's Los Angeles stop in 10 years, since he withdrew in after a nasty rain storm during the second round of what's now called the Northern Trust Open in 2006. However, with a new sponsor coming to the La-La Land stop in 2017, Woods could be coming back, too. The Associated Press … [Read more...]
Veteran defensive players Mathis, Mayo announce they are retiring
Veteran defensive players Mathis, Mayo announce they are retiring Two of the NFL's better defensive players of this generation announced on Monday that they are retiring. Rashean Mathis, a cornerback who spent the first decade of his career with the Jacksonville Jaguars and the final three with the Detroit Lions, and New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo, who played for eight years, are … [Read more...]
Post trade, Tobias Harris honored a speaking engagement with kids
Post trade, Tobias Harris honored a speaking engagement with kids George Karl, speaking out of turn last summer while also speaking truth to power last summer, was right. Every player is tradeable, and in the days before the NBA’s trade deadline life can be uneasy for those that understand this. Even given the NBA’s current extended All-Star break, you might have to pack up on the fly just … [Read more...]
Colby Rasmus delivers amazing line about his plans for the season
Colby Rasmus delivers amazing line about his plans for the season Houston Astros outfielder Colby Rasmus likes to let loose and have fun. Remember how he celebrated when the Astros moved on to the ALDS? It was one of the higlights of the postseason. After making some history this offseason by becoming the first player in major-league history to accept a qualifying offer, Rasmus arrived to … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Schenn leads Flyers; Caps top Kings
NHL Three Stars: Schenn leads Flyers; Caps top Kings No. 1 Star: Brayden Schenn, Philadelphia Flyers The Flyers doubled up the New Jersey Devils 6-3 as Schenn recorded a three-point night with a goal and two assists. Philadelphia scored four times in the third period to help snap New Jersey’s three-game winning streak. Claude Giroux handed out three assists. Shayne Gostisbehere scored his … [Read more...]
BDL’s Most Interesting Power Rankings: Trade deadline edition
BDL's Most Interesting Power Rankings: Trade deadline edition Let's face it — the best and most powerful teams in the NBA don't really change from week to week. A handful of results in the middle of winter can only mean so much to a franchise's championship hopes. What does shift regularly, though, is how much interest a squad can hold over the course of a season. Every week, BDL's Most … [Read more...]